General Conference

The older I get, the more enjoy watching General Conference. This October conference was wonderful. Not that anything new was said that hasn't been said before, but the messages resonate differently within me based on life's current situations. How comforting is it to hear that continuing to persevere and live the gospel is the best answer for finding peace in our ever changing world today. I particularly enjoyed Elder Worthlin's message. It would do the world so much good if we were all able to control anger a little better and have more of a sense of humor about things. Sitting in the choir loft also adds a unique perspective on the logistics of conference. It is amazing to see so many people filing in the building with such reverence and to see them all exit in the same fashion; to be able to see a bit of the teleprompter and catch the brethren sharing comments off the script every now and again, and to see the producers sit and drive the production so calmly. It is an honor to be present. It is a blessing to hear the messages live. It is amazing how much more you can learn by reviewing the same messages a month or so later in the Ensign or on DVD. What a blessing to have leaders who have been called of God to lead and guide us these days. May the Lord bless them in all their efforts.